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In this how-to, Sherri Jessee, who is a member of the Rusk Creative Team, offers a look that is reminiscent of flames shooting down the fringe.

From baliage to ombré to chalking, summer is the season to experiment with high-impact coloring techniques. In this how-to featured in the April issue of MODERN SALON, Sherri Jessee, who is a member of the Rusk Creative Team and owner of Sherri Jessee Salon in Bristol, Viginia, offers a look that is reminiscent of flames shooting down the fringe. With a vibe of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo meets The Hunger Games, this look is HOT!
The Artist
Sherri Jessee
Rusk Creative Team, owner of The Sherri Jessee Salon
The Vision
Placed correctly, a flash of flames can be as brilliant as an entire fiery head.
Formula/Application
Step 1: A horizontal section along the parietal ridge was prelightened with Rusk Deepshine White Luminating Powdered Lightener
and brought to a pale yellow.
Step 2: Base color of Rusk 4.4 Copper Deepshine Ammonia Free Demi-permanent Color was applied.
Step 3: Pre-lightened area was toned in alternate slices of Radical Yellow and Orange Blast Rusk Scream semipermanent gel color.
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